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Let every man find pleasure in practising the profession he has
learnt.
Let every man find pleasure in practising the profession he has
learnt.
It is the Philosophy of the Distaffe.
It is the Philosophy of the Distaffe.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
Love makes a good eye squint.
Love makes a good eye squint.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.
The morning Sunne never lasts a day.
The morning Sunne never lasts a day.
